Best Underwater GoPro Tips | For Photography and Videos

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The Best GOPRO UNDERWATER Tips | Let’s talk about GoPro underwater settings, accessories and specific tips and tricks for filming with your GoPro underwater.
In this GoPro tutorial, Jordan Hetrick shares his tips and tricks for taking the best GoPro videos and photos with your GoPro Hero 11/10/9/8 camera. This how-to video will help you choose the best photo settings and modes to take better GoPro photos UNDERWATER.
These underwater GoPro photography tips and tricks can be used with any of the GoPro Hero 11, Hero 10, Hero 9, Hero 8, Hero 7, Hero 6, and Hero 5 cameras.
______________ GOPRO BOOKS AND CLASSES ______________
HERO11
➡ amzn.to/3UkjK1F (BOOK at Amazon)
➡ apple.co/3Ctb9li (BOOK at Apple Books)
➡ bit.ly/GoPro11Course (GoPro Hero11 MASTERCLASS)
HERO10
➡ amzn.to/3m5REH7 (BOOK at Amazon)
➡ bit.ly/HERO10Book (BOOK at Apple Books)
➡ bit.ly/GoPro10Course (GoPro Hero10 MASTERCLASS)
HERO9
➡ amzn.to/3juoKh (BOOK at Amazon)
➡ bit.ly/Hero9Book (BOOK at Apple Books)
➡ bit.ly/GoproCourse (GoPro Hero9 MASTERCLASS)
HERO8
➡ bit.ly/GPHero8Book (BOOK at Amazon)
➡ bit.ly/HERO8Book (BOOK at Apple Books)
HERO7
➡ amzn.to/2QFtKkD (BOOK at Amazon)
➡ apple.co/2CAb6qA (BOOK at Apple Books)
__________________ IN THIS TUTORIAL __________________
This how to video answers the following questions:
Which GoPro camera is best for underwater photos and videos?
Which modes and settings do I use for underwater footage?
How do I take underwater selfies with a GoPro?
Tips for filming shallow reefs, people, deep dives, and more.
_____________ ACCESSORIES IN THIS VIDEO _____________
Protective Housing (for Hero 11 Black, 10 & Hero 9)
Protective Housing (for Hero 8)
GDome 50/50 Housing (for Hero 11 Black, 10 & Hero 9) bit.ly/3JW2R8B
GDome 50/50 Housing (for Hero 8) bit.ly/3Qr0L37
Dive Handle with 2 Light Mounts amzn.to/3Qr9SRl
Reflective Dive Mask amzn.to/3zUptSs
1000 Ft Housing (Hero 9, 10, 11)
GoPro El Grande Pole amzn.to/3zVCo6K
Drop me a comment if you still have questions!
🙏 Deepest gratitude to everyone for watching and for buying my How To Use GoPro books!
Jordan Hetrick
#GoProHero10 #underwaterphotography #GoProHero11 #GoPro #goprotips #photography #goprophoto #GoProHero9 #JordanHetrick
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[@1asset]

thank you so much. i've never used an action camera but am going on an important trip and really wanted something decent for underwater work. your speech was the right speed and your coverage great. learned a lot, took good notes. bringing this and the ace pro on the trip.

[@FabledCity]

"Let's dive in"- perfect wordplay.

[@JordanHetrick]

Thanks!

[@JQUICK21]

Just picked up Hero 8 Book…thank you much!

[@neilfpv]

Awesome tips! I'll use all your tips next week. It will be my first time to use Gopro underwater.

[@mariefs.]

really nice work! i have a hero 9 and im definitely implementing some of these tips moving forward

[@muthukasun]

Thank You Jordan, Love this video.

[@Bobbyafterhours]

Hey Jordan, thank you for the tips! I can’t wait to try them out! Which editing software do you recommend? Thanks again!

[@user-db2rb4nv4c]

Awesome video! Thanks much

[@kellylee514]

Great info. Does that pole float? Think I need something that floats but also has the extension.

[@Sugarfoot108]

I normally use a camera, but thinking of getting into using my GoPro. Something not mentioned here is what you are pressing to start video or take a photo? Are there UW poles or handles that have buttons, or do you have to use the button on the camera?

[@MillencolinSweetMuz]

Top notch video. Thanks Jordan!

[@JordanHetrick]

You're welcome! Thanks for the comment!

[@KatieCSawyer]

Quality content, thank you so much for sharing!!

[@JordanHetrick]

You are welcome and thank you for the comment!

[@PetrosAthinakis]

Dear Jordan, thank you for the video. Really helpful tips! Keep up the great work!

[@JordanHetrick]

Thank you Petros! I really appreciate it!🙏

[@PetrosAthinakis]

@@JordanHetrick Looking forward buying your book on hero 11. Amazing work on your behalf for your book on GoPro10. Great content, well structured and well sequenced from A to Z.

[@isobellamobimobi1789]

loved the video and tips, thank you

[@JordanHetrick]

You're welcome! Thanks for the comment!

[@seatechfoto]

Excellent video and series, Thank you!!

[@JordanHetrick]

Thank you so much!

[@BNSDirect-gd8xn]

Can you share housing tip for going deeper than 196 ft?

[@martinmack7789]

Do you need to put it in a water prof case

[@joebaish]

Second comment! Bro your so helpful I have put your book and a go pro on my Xmas list. Keep going love your vids

[@JordanHetrick]

Thank you Joe! I appreciate it and hope your Christmas list comes true!

[@seanhunt3930]

Is there a filter for snorkeling that you can use without an underwater case? Every pink or red filter I have seen only fits in an underwater case. We will be snorkeling and likely not deeper than 12 ft but want to try a filter to balance out the grays in so many videos. But won’t be using an underwater housing/case.

[@VibrantVideosbyRSC]

those underwater shots look magical whatever be the subject, nicely explained it like butter..... man I so wanna work with you

[@JordanHetrick]

Ahhhhh thank you so much! It's nice to hear the positive feedback!

[@1vegasdood]

great tips....I have always been frustrated with snorkel photography....but, I love the idea of the dome port for the GoPro. I just got an 11 and heading to Belize next month.

[@JordanHetrick]

Thank you! I'm hope my tips help you capture some amazing shots in Belize. Have fun!

[@user-rz7ih2vh1c]

Just returned from Maldives, tried dome port. This is pure gold. Footage is great.

[@user-zo1xy7qp2w]

Thanks you 😊

[@lizard2425]

OUTSANDING Video! Thank you.😀

[@JordanHetrick]

You 're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for the positive feedback!

[@80pazienza]

hello, my footage is dusty. How can I avoid the white dust effect ? Thankyou

[@americanbisdak1514]

I just got my hero 12 from my husband for Valentine's, I'm going to the Philippines in July and this qpuld be perfect for my upcoming travel. We're planning to go cliff jumping among other things and these are great tips. Thank you❤

[@JordanHetrick]

Wow! Sounds like a fun adventure. Have fun!!!

[@mikechan31]

THANKS FOR THE TIPS GREAT AND INFORMATIVE VIDEO

[@JordanHetrick]

Awesome! Glad you found it helpful!

[@simonangell4808]

Hi Jordan, thanks for the awesome video. I will definitely get a copy of your book. What short fins were you holding at 8:14 in the video? Thanks heaps!!!

[@JordanHetrick]

Hi Simon, You're welcome! Those fins are made by Da Fin.

[@markdiapolet3598]

Very informative🤙

[@JordanHetrick]

Thank you!

[@slacker7481]

Thank you much for this video! As i have mention before, my first gopro is arriving today and leaving for the Bahamas Oct. 1St for a wk. Need to practice a lot and get use to it. One really newbie question i have is, you mention grabbing photos out of your video footage. Do you use editing software for grab photos ? or does the App do this? Also, if i have a turtle swim next to me, can i use the app to slow it down? or do i need to record in slow motion? I'm not a complete newbie, but time is closing in on me and i want to try and use the gear at its full potential. Any help from you or your followers would be much appreciated. Thank you again for your video and your book

[@JordanHetrick]

Hi, Thanks for writing and you are very welcome! You can grab photos from your videos using the Quik App on your phone. There is a little photo icon and when you use this, the app will grab a full resolution photo from your videos. If you want to play back your video in slow motion, you need to record the videos using a slow motion frame rate of 60 frames per second (fps) or higher. As long as you recorded at a slow motion frame rate, you can edit it using the app or a desktop editing app to play back in regular speed or in slow motion. I hope that answers your questions. Enjoy the Bahamas! I'm sure it will be beautiful!

[@greghernandez3887]

Bought your book 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@JordanHetrick]

Awesome! Thank you and enjoy!!!

[@philippecloarec]

Hi Jordan. Thx for sharing your expertise. Your tips will help most of us for sure. Having a Gopro11 and an Insta360 X3..I was wondering if you did ever use your X3 for Underwater pics and vids. I am aware those 360 cam's were not know for their waterproof perf..Personaly I did purchase a dive house for my X3 even normally that one is announced waterproof until 10 meters. So as some video suggestion/idea for you, some tips to relate what we can do or not and optimize for an insta360 x3 cam. Actually underwater world and 360 cam's topic is rarely done so.. 😉 Thx

[@JordanHetrick]

Hi Philippe, Thank you for your suggestion! Yes, I love to use the X3 also underwater in the Dive Case. The X3 is waterproof without the Dive Case, but the videos are not clear and the stitching is not correct. This is due to the curved lenses and the distortion underwater. I am working an another video for the X3 so I'll try to include some underwater tips in there for you.

[@philippecloarec]

@@JordanHetrick Thx much in advance.

[@dindobiberanueza]

informative and must try

[@JordanHetrick]

Thanks a lot!

[@aless92]

friend, your videos are incredible, you convinced me and I bought the gopro11. one of the reasons is because it can be entered in the water without a housing. which I love. But I wanted to ask you, do you use it without a casing? greetings

[@JordanHetrick]

Thank you so much! As long as you are not going deeper than 33', you don't need to use the Protective Housing. I almost always just use it without the case. The one thing you need to remember is to make sure the side door is closed completely with no red showing. If water gets in there, it will break the camera.

[@echols2010]

What about white balance and exposure and flat color or gopro color?

[@JordanHetrick]

Hi Echomania, I usually use auto white balance, but if you are purely underwater, you could go with Native for more consistent WB throughout the shots. GoPro color (or Natural in the newer cameras) works well unless you want to do your own color grading.

[@increditors]

Hey Jordan, I'm going to deepdive Dubai tomorrow. It's the deepest pool in the world and they allow normal people to go about 40 feet deep. I could'n find any video to discuss the settings for that situation. I hope you can help me out

[@ThePupil]

Not sure how it went. But 40 feet is a shallow dept voor scuba diving. However since there much less natural sunlight indoors I guess it is a bit darker at 40ft in that pool than 40ft in the ocean (although the pool is crystal clear). Tomorrow I'll go freediving in a Pool in germany it is 65ft deep. And although they have some lighting there, it tends to be a bit darker.. Just remember the darker the envirement the less amount of fps you want. So it is always a bit of a hit and miss with deeper or darker dives. Darker dives i'd go for max 60 fps since the camera can capture a bit more light than with a high 120fps. For shallow diving or snorkeling 120 fps shouldn't be perfect

[@taipadubsky78]

Do you think that if i buy underwater filters i wont need to color grade end edit videos?...great video:)

[@JordanHetrick]

Hi Tai, You could choose a manual white balance setting and use an underwater filter. If you get your settings dialed in, you might be able to avoid color grading, but typically the GoPro's internal processor does a good job even without a filter.

[@T-bit]

@@JordanHetrick 👍🏼

[@SOlO-qg7jj]

❤❤❤

[@allthatfluffnstuffQLDaustralia]

Can I live stream on my go pro 9 underwater ?

[@JordanHetrick]

Hi, unfortunately, the Wifi won't work underwater for live streaming.

[@akshaygaikwad2501]

How to click a photo while recording video?

[@JordanHetrick]

Hi Harold, You aren't able to take a photo while recording, but you can pull still frames from the video that look really good, specifically if you are recording in 5.3k or 4K. Hope that helps!

[@pcaridad]

Ok, the next time I'm going to shoot underwater I'm going to set the camera to make the sky blue, and the water clear... 😆

[@KenzyKane]

So puting 5.3k with 30fps, will have better frames quality for pictures than 60fps ?

[@JordanHetrick]

Hi, sorry I just saw this. Yes, the 30 FPS 5.3k footage typically produces better still frames underwater thank 5.3k-60 since there is not much light as you go deeper.

[@junilgegadiano436]

Hi ,how much is cost of that??

[@JordanHetrick]

Hi, Are you wondering about the price of one of the accessories or the cameras?

[@junilgegadiano436]

Yes it is??

[@thecamerasofeli]

Awesome video! Thanks much

[@JordanHetrick]

Thank you! You're very welcome.